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US Fed set to increase rates
- December 15, 2017
While the latter two -together with the Swiss National Bank and the Norges Bank - are expected to keep rates unchanged on Thursday, Wall Street economists are telling investors to brace for the biggest tightening of monetary policy in more than a decade next year. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
While the latter two -together with the Swiss National Bank and the Norges Bank - are expected to keep rates unchanged on Thursday, Wall Street economists are telling investors to brace for the biggest tightening of monetary policy in more than a decade next year. (more...)
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) Position Trimmed by Krensavage Asset Management LLC
- December 15, 2017
It has outperformed by 27.28% the S&P500. The original version of this report can be accessed at https://weekherald.com/2017/12/15/gilead-sciences-inc-gild-shares-sold-by-achmea-investment-management-b-v.html. Heritage Trust Co purchased a new position in Gilead Sciences in the 1st quarter valued at $3,589,000. (NASDAQ:GILD) to report earnings on February, 6. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
It has outperformed by 27.28% the S&P500. The original version of this report can be accessed at https://weekherald.com/2017/12/15/gilead-sciences-inc-gild-shares-sold-by-achmea-investment-management-b-v.html. Heritage Trust Co purchased a new position in Gilead Sciences in the 1st quarter valued at $3,589,000. (NASDAQ:GILD) to report earnings on February, 6. (more...)
Range Resources (NYSE:RRC) Earning Somewhat Favorable Media Coverage, Analysis Shows
- December 15, 2017
Range Resources has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $30.98. It has underperformed by 52.75% the S&P500. Intrepid Potash, Inc. The Company is engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas, NGLs and oil in the United States. It engages in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Range Resources has a consensus rating of Buy and a consensus price target of $30.98. It has underperformed by 52.75% the S&P500. Intrepid Potash, Inc. The Company is engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas, NGLs and oil in the United States. It engages in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties. (more...)
Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) to Issue $0.81 Quarterly Dividend
- December 15, 2017
The stock increased 0.53% or $0.6299 during the last trading session, reaching $118.4299. About 1.06 million shares traded. Pepsico, Inc . (NYSE: PEP ) has risen 12.20% since December 14, 2016 and is uptrending. (NYSE:PEP). Ballentine Ptnrs Limited Liability Company holds 31,428 shares. Jp Marvel Investment Lc has 0.11% invested in Pepsico, Inc . (NYSE:PEP). (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The stock increased 0.53% or $0.6299 during the last trading session, reaching $118.4299. About 1.06 million shares traded. Pepsico, Inc . (NYSE: PEP ) has risen 12.20% since December 14, 2016 and is uptrending. (NYSE:PEP). Ballentine Ptnrs Limited Liability Company holds 31,428 shares. Jp Marvel Investment Lc has 0.11% invested in Pepsico, Inc . (NYSE:PEP). (more...)
Is Hexcel Corp (NYSE:HXL) Going to Burn These Institutional Investors?
- December 15, 2017
Robert Karr increased its stake in Hexcel Corp New ( HXL ) by 85.35% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company was maintained on Friday, July 14 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Friday, August 18 with "Hold". Deutsche Bank maintained it with "Buy" rating and $55 target in Tuesday, August 4 report. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Robert Karr increased its stake in Hexcel Corp New ( HXL ) by 85.35% based on its latest 2017Q2 regulatory filing with the SEC. The company was maintained on Friday, July 14 by RBC Capital Markets. The rating was maintained by RBC Capital Markets on Friday, August 18 with "Hold". Deutsche Bank maintained it with "Buy" rating and $55 target in Tuesday, August 4 report. (more...)
Check Out the Odds on Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Copart, Inc. (CPRT)
- December 15, 2017
The stock decreased 0.54% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $7.34. About 572,022 shares traded. Ross Stores , Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST ) has risen 12.03% since December 13, 2016 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ:ROST). Plante Moran Financial Advisors Ltd Liability has 119 shares. Putnam Invests Lc reported 699,504 shares. Tudor Inv Et Al has invested 0.11% of its portfolio in Ross Stores , Inc. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The stock decreased 0.54% or $0.04 during the last trading session, reaching $7.34. About 572,022 shares traded. Ross Stores , Inc. (NASDAQ: ROST ) has risen 12.03% since December 13, 2016 and is uptrending. (NASDAQ:ROST). Plante Moran Financial Advisors Ltd Liability has 119 shares. Putnam Invests Lc reported 699,504 shares. Tudor Inv Et Al has invested 0.11% of its portfolio in Ross Stores , Inc. (more...)
The AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) Downgraded to "C+" at TheStreet
- December 15, 2017
Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. The stock had a trading volume of 3,216,683 shares. About 728,265 shares traded. While for the Next 5 years, the company could expect a growth of -0.1% per annum, whereas in the past Five years AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. The business's revenue was up 51.2% compared to the same quarter last year. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Other research analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. The stock had a trading volume of 3,216,683 shares. About 728,265 shares traded. While for the Next 5 years, the company could expect a growth of -0.1% per annum, whereas in the past Five years AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. The business's revenue was up 51.2% compared to the same quarter last year. (more...)
Toronto Dominion Bank Has $268.20 Million Position in Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)
- December 15, 2017
Hefty Wealth Partners now owns 1,648 shares of the software giant's stock worth $113,000 after purchasing an additional 653 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners has invested 0% in Nuance Communications, Inc. Haverford reported 973,085 shares stake. Rwc Asset Llp owns 784,372 shares or 3.31% of their USA portfolio. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Hefty Wealth Partners now owns 1,648 shares of the software giant's stock worth $113,000 after purchasing an additional 653 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners has invested 0% in Nuance Communications, Inc. Haverford reported 973,085 shares stake. Rwc Asset Llp owns 784,372 shares or 3.31% of their USA portfolio. (more...)
Sears (NASDAQ:SHLD) Earns Daily Media Sentiment Score of 0.11
- December 15, 2017
Sears Hldgs Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD)'s price sits -22.58% off from its 50-day moving average of $4.58 and -49.19% away from the stock's 200-day moving average which is $6.93. More notable recent Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: "3 Misconceptions About Fraudulent Conveyance And The Sears/Seritage Transaction" on December 12, 2017, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: "Sears: Why Even Bother?" published on November 15, 2017, ... (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Sears Hldgs Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD)'s price sits -22.58% off from its 50-day moving average of $4.58 and -49.19% away from the stock's 200-day moving average which is $6.93. More notable recent Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SHLD) news were published by: Seekingalpha.com which released: "3 Misconceptions About Fraudulent Conveyance And The Sears/Seritage Transaction" on December 12, 2017, also Seekingalpha.com with their article: "Sears: Why Even Bother?" published on November 15, 2017, ... (more...)
Bray Capital Advisors Lowers Position in FedEx Co. (NYSE:FDX)
- December 15, 2017
Ltd. now owns 37,977 shares of the shipping service provider's stock worth $8,567,000 after buying an additional 1,656 shares in the last quarter. The company has market cap of $64.90 billion. As per Wednesday, September 21, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Cowen & Co maintained it with "Hold" rating and $145.0 target in Thursday, October 19 report. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Ltd. now owns 37,977 shares of the shipping service provider's stock worth $8,567,000 after buying an additional 1,656 shares in the last quarter. The company has market cap of $64.90 billion. As per Wednesday, September 21, the company rating was maintained by Stifel Nicolaus. Cowen & Co maintained it with "Hold" rating and $145.0 target in Thursday, October 19 report. (more...)
FCA has no plans to regulate bitcoin
- December 15, 2017
He said: "If you want to invest in bitcoin, be prepared to lose all your money". The price of the cryptocurrency, which is based on blockchain technology allowing its ownership to remain totally anonymous, has rocketed more than 1,000 per cent this year. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
He said: "If you want to invest in bitcoin, be prepared to lose all your money". The price of the cryptocurrency, which is based on blockchain technology allowing its ownership to remain totally anonymous, has rocketed more than 1,000 per cent this year. (more...)
Has $61.70 Million Holdings in Hess Corporation (NYSE:HES)
- December 15, 2017
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES ) has noticeable measure of stock volatility, for this average true range is an exponential moving average (14 trading days) of the True Ranges. The company was maintained on Monday, July 10 by Cowen & Co. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, December 15 by Credit Agricole. The firm has "Accumulate" rating given on Monday, September 12 by KLR Group. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Hess Corporation (NYSE: HES ) has noticeable measure of stock volatility, for this average true range is an exponential moving average (14 trading days) of the True Ranges. The company was maintained on Monday, July 10 by Cowen & Co. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, December 15 by Credit Agricole. The firm has "Accumulate" rating given on Monday, September 12 by KLR Group. (more...)
Provident Trust Co Decreased Home Depot (HD) Position; Dineequity Has 1.45 Sentiment
- December 15, 2017
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had its target price increased by Telsey Advisory Group from $180.00 to $190.00 in a research report report published on Monday, December 4th, MarketBeat .com reports. The firm has "Buy" rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Monday, September 18. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Morgan Stanley on Thursday, February 23. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) had its target price increased by Telsey Advisory Group from $180.00 to $190.00 in a research report report published on Monday, December 4th, MarketBeat .com reports. The firm has "Buy" rating by RBC Capital Markets given on Monday, September 18. The stock has "Overweight" rating by Morgan Stanley on Thursday, February 23. (more...)
What Are Analysts Opinions On Adobe Systems Incorporated (ADBE)
- December 15, 2017
Robert W. Baird maintained the shares of ADBE in report on Friday, October 6 with "Buy" rating. UBS maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, September 21 report. As per Monday, September 21, the company rating was maintained by S&P Research. The stock of Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE ) earned "Buy" rating by Rosenblatt on Wednesday, June 22. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Robert W. Baird maintained the shares of ADBE in report on Friday, October 6 with "Buy" rating. UBS maintained the stock with "Buy" rating in Wednesday, September 21 report. As per Monday, September 21, the company rating was maintained by S&P Research. The stock of Adobe Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: ADBE ) earned "Buy" rating by Rosenblatt on Wednesday, June 22. (more...)
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is HWG Holdings LP's 10th Largest Position
- December 15, 2017
The stock increased 1.03% or $11.96 during the last trading session, reaching $1176.09. Finally, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. It fall, as 24 investors sold Wolverine World Wide, Inc. shares while 60 reduced holdings. (NASDAQ:AMZN) for 13,194 shares. Blackrock Inc has invested 0.02% in Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The stock increased 1.03% or $11.96 during the last trading session, reaching $1176.09. Finally, TIAA CREF Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Amazon.com by 1.7% during the 2nd quarter. It fall, as 24 investors sold Wolverine World Wide, Inc. shares while 60 reduced holdings. (NASDAQ:AMZN) for 13,194 shares. Blackrock Inc has invested 0.02% in Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (more...)
As Oracle Corp (Call) (ORCL) Valuation Rose, Holder Glg LLC Decreased Position
- December 15, 2017
The stock has "Buy" rating by UBS on Wednesday, March 16. Spinnaker Trust reported 10,137 shares. The price of Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ) over the past year has increased 22.79% while the S&P 500 has increased 17.12%. Yhb Investment Advisors Inc, which manages about $966.41M and $582.84 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Union Pac Corp (NYSE:UNP) by 4,434 shares to 42,439 shares, valued at $4.62M in 2017Q2, according to the filing. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The stock has "Buy" rating by UBS on Wednesday, March 16. Spinnaker Trust reported 10,137 shares. The price of Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL ) over the past year has increased 22.79% while the S&P 500 has increased 17.12%. Yhb Investment Advisors Inc, which manages about $966.41M and $582.84 million US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Union Pac Corp (NYSE:UNP) by 4,434 shares to 42,439 shares, valued at $4.62M in 2017Q2, according to the filing. (more...)
Govt to reimburse MDR on transactions up to Rs 2000
- December 15, 2017
The government also believes that this will be game changer move since the transactions that fall in this bracket are of sizeable percentage and thus, will help to move towards less cash economy. For digital transactions via a QR code, the MDR was further reduced to 0.30%. When payment is made at a merchant point of sale, MDR is payable by the trader to the bank. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The government also believes that this will be game changer move since the transactions that fall in this bracket are of sizeable percentage and thus, will help to move towards less cash economy. For digital transactions via a QR code, the MDR was further reduced to 0.30%. When payment is made at a merchant point of sale, MDR is payable by the trader to the bank. (more...)
Latest 2019 Volkswagen Jetta teaser previews its new face
- December 15, 2017
The 2019 Jetta will be longer and roomier than the current model, thanks to the adoption of the famed MQB platform. The rear is similar to the previous model and the sculpted tail lamps and quad exhaust which we can see in the teaser pics look extremely alluring. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The 2019 Jetta will be longer and roomier than the current model, thanks to the adoption of the famed MQB platform. The rear is similar to the previous model and the sculpted tail lamps and quad exhaust which we can see in the teaser pics look extremely alluring. (more...)
BT, Sky ink content cross-supply agreement
- December 15, 2017
The deal means Sky will be able to market and sell the BT Sport service, boasting Premier League and Champions League football, to its customers directly through one single Sky contract. The agreement marks the end of negotiations that have taken place over a number of years, BT said. "This is the next logical step for our TV and content strategy", said BT CEO Gavin Patterson. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The deal means Sky will be able to market and sell the BT Sport service, boasting Premier League and Champions League football, to its customers directly through one single Sky contract. The agreement marks the end of negotiations that have taken place over a number of years, BT said. "This is the next logical step for our TV and content strategy", said BT CEO Gavin Patterson. (more...)
Airbus confirms top management overhaul amid turmoil at European plane giant
- December 15, 2017
Guillaume Faury, now chief executive of Airbus Helicopters, will succeed Bregier as president of the main commercial aircraft division, the company said in a statement, confirming an earlier Reuters report. Germany and France are major investors in the planemaker, and the top two jobs normally rotate between nationals of the two countries. Also leaving is the chief operating officer and president of the commercial aircraft division, Fabrice Bregier, who will step down next February. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Guillaume Faury, now chief executive of Airbus Helicopters, will succeed Bregier as president of the main commercial aircraft division, the company said in a statement, confirming an earlier Reuters report. Germany and France are major investors in the planemaker, and the top two jobs normally rotate between nationals of the two countries. Also leaving is the chief operating officer and president of the commercial aircraft division, Fabrice Bregier, who will step down next February. (more...)
Triton Takes Aim at ICS in the Middle East
- December 15, 2017
With the Triton malware now in the wild, FireEye recommends that asset owners should consider segregating safety system networks from process control and information system networks, leveraging hardware features that provide for physical control of safety controllers, and a number of other steps to protect themselves from a Triton attack. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
With the Triton malware now in the wild, FireEye recommends that asset owners should consider segregating safety system networks from process control and information system networks, leveraging hardware features that provide for physical control of safety controllers, and a number of other steps to protect themselves from a Triton attack. (more...)
United Kingdom inflation rate rises unexpectedly to 3.1 percent
- December 15, 2017
Annual inflation of 4.88 percent last month was the steepest level in 15 months, government data showed on Tuesday, up from 3.58 percent in October. The latest data mean Carney has to write to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond explaining why inflation is more than 1 percentage point away from the official 2 percent target. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Annual inflation of 4.88 percent last month was the steepest level in 15 months, government data showed on Tuesday, up from 3.58 percent in October. The latest data mean Carney has to write to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond explaining why inflation is more than 1 percentage point away from the official 2 percent target. (more...)
Carr's Group plc (CARR) Insider Purchases £1310 in Stock
- December 15, 2017
This is an increase from Carr's Group's previous dividend of $0.95. Its up 0.09, from 0.86 in 2017Q1. Carr's Group plc is engaged in the agriculture and engineering activities. Therefore 65% are positive. Land Securities Group has a 52-week low of GBX 912 ($12.27) and a 52-week high of GBX 1,141 ($15.36). SIG now has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of GBX 150.91 ($2.03). (more...)
- December 15, 2017
This is an increase from Carr's Group's previous dividend of $0.95. Its up 0.09, from 0.86 in 2017Q1. Carr's Group plc is engaged in the agriculture and engineering activities. Therefore 65% are positive. Land Securities Group has a 52-week low of GBX 912 ($12.27) and a 52-week high of GBX 1,141 ($15.36). SIG now has an average rating of Hold and an average price target of GBX 150.91 ($2.03). (more...)
Net Neutrality Repeal Stirs Passions on Both Sides
- December 15, 2017
They say consumers will see no change and argue that the largely unregulated internet functioned well in the two decades before the 2015 order. Editor's note: NPR's legal counsel has filed comments with the FCC on behalf of the public radio system, opposing the repeal of the 2015 net neutrality rules . (more...)
- December 15, 2017
They say consumers will see no change and argue that the largely unregulated internet functioned well in the two decades before the 2015 order. Editor's note: NPR's legal counsel has filed comments with the FCC on behalf of the public radio system, opposing the repeal of the 2015 net neutrality rules . (more...)
H&M to shut stores after 'unexpected' dip in sales
- December 15, 2017
In local currencies, sales decreased by 2 percent. The H&M group said its growth during the year was dampened by the fact that the sales development in the fourth quarter was significantly below the company's own expectations. While H&M's online sales continued to grow, as did sales of the group's other brands, it experienced weak sales in its bricks-and-mortar stores, and blamed "a continued challenging market situation". (more...)
- December 15, 2017
In local currencies, sales decreased by 2 percent. The H&M group said its growth during the year was dampened by the fact that the sales development in the fourth quarter was significantly below the company's own expectations. While H&M's online sales continued to grow, as did sales of the group's other brands, it experienced weak sales in its bricks-and-mortar stores, and blamed "a continued challenging market situation". (more...)
IFM Investors Pty Ltd Acquires Shares of 3907 Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK)
- December 15, 2017
The firm has a market capitalization of $24,340.00, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.23. Company insiders own 1.65% of the company's stock. Berenberg initiated the stock with "Sell" rating in Monday, October 3 report. Since July 31, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 11 sales for $12.74 million activity. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
The firm has a market capitalization of $24,340.00, a P/E ratio of 28.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.14 and a beta of 1.23. Company insiders own 1.65% of the company's stock. Berenberg initiated the stock with "Sell" rating in Monday, October 3 report. Since July 31, 2017, it had 0 insider buys, and 11 sales for $12.74 million activity. (more...)
ING Groep (INGA) PT Set at €15.00 by Morgan Stanley
- December 15, 2017
They set an "outperform" rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vetr upgraded shares of Shopify from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $121.02 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 26th. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
They set an "outperform" rating and a $115.00 price objective on the stock. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Vetr upgraded shares of Shopify from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $121.02 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, September 26th. (more...)
LLC Increases Stake in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD)
- December 15, 2017
Eaton Vance invested 0.09% of its portfolio in HCA Healthcare, Inc. Therefore 71% are positive. Moreover, First Western Mgmt has 3.28% invested in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 35,530 shares. Jefferies Group also issued estimates for McDonald's' Q4 2017 earnings at $1.54 EPS, FY2017 earnings at $6.47 EPS, Q1 2018 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q2 2018 earnings at $1.76 EPS, Q3 2018 earnings at $1.86 EPS, Q4 2018 earnings at $1.77 EPS, FY2018 earnings at $6.92 EPS, FY2019 earnings at $7.68 EPS ... (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Eaton Vance invested 0.09% of its portfolio in HCA Healthcare, Inc. Therefore 71% are positive. Moreover, First Western Mgmt has 3.28% invested in McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) for 35,530 shares. Jefferies Group also issued estimates for McDonald's' Q4 2017 earnings at $1.54 EPS, FY2017 earnings at $6.47 EPS, Q1 2018 earnings at $1.53 EPS, Q2 2018 earnings at $1.76 EPS, Q3 2018 earnings at $1.86 EPS, Q4 2018 earnings at $1.77 EPS, FY2018 earnings at $6.92 EPS, FY2019 earnings at $7.68 EPS ... (more...)
Featured Stock to See: Regal Entertainment Group (RGC)
- December 15, 2017
Outstanding shares include restricted shares owned by the company's employees and officers as well as the public. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. Average volume has an effect on the price of the security. A rating of 4 or 5 would represent a consensus Sell recommendation. Nationwide Fund Advisors owned about 0.21% of Regal Entertainment Group worth $5,330,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Outstanding shares include restricted shares owned by the company's employees and officers as well as the public. Generally speaking, an ADX value from 0-25 would indicate an absent or weak trend. Average volume has an effect on the price of the security. A rating of 4 or 5 would represent a consensus Sell recommendation. Nationwide Fund Advisors owned about 0.21% of Regal Entertainment Group worth $5,330,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. (more...)
Do Shares Price Show Moderate Volatility? Morgan Stanley (MS)
- December 15, 2017
Omnia Family Wealth LLC now owns 2,429 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $108,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, December 12 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. (NASDAQ:JD) earned "Buy" rating by TH Capital on Thursday, August 6. (more...)
- December 15, 2017
Omnia Family Wealth LLC now owns 2,429 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $108,000 after acquiring an additional 134 shares in the last quarter. The firm has "Buy" rating given on Tuesday, December 12 by Keefe Bruyette & Woods. (NASDAQ:JD) earned "Buy" rating by TH Capital on Thursday, August 6. (more...)
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